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SUMMARY:Walk from Hever Station to Chiddingstone and Markbeech
DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station from 09.00 to catch the 09.22 train to Uckfield\, alighting at Hever. \nThis walk will be about 9.5 miles\,  and will start from Hever Station. It will take in Chiddingstone where we will stop for coffee\, then The Rock at Chiddingstone Hoath\, on to the Kentish Horse at Markbeech and back to Hever Station\, or  back to Cowden Station saving 0.7 miles.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-from-hever-station-to-chiddingstone-and-markbeech/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:London Loop (Nonsuch Park to Kingston)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to continue the London Outer Orbital Path from last spring. This is a 150 mile long trail around London linking together parks\, meadows\, woodland\, rivers and streams\, and some suburban streets in a kind of Odyssey. \nWe shall continue from where we left off in Nonsuch Park and should reasonably expect to get to Kingston\, a distance of around 8 to 10 miles (with all the little add-ons)\, but it’s possible to leave at some points by bus or train\, should you wish to. \nWe shall pass the site of Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace (nothing left above ground now\, of  course)\, likely make a short visit to the Bourne Hall Museum in Ewell\, and then largely follow the Hogs Mill stream/river path to Kingston. Kingston is a good place to finish before embarking later on in the year on the first part of the LOOP north of the Thames. \nFairly straightforward topography most of the way\, with no serious hills (as far as I recall!). \nBuses and trains back from Kingston – train via Clapham Junction\, or maybe better to get the SL7 express bus back to West Croydon. \n  \nHOW TO GET THERE!\nPlease catch a SL7 express Heathrow bus from WEST Croydon bus station\, stop B3\, and alight/get off at CHEAM VILLAGE\, THE BROADWAY. There’s a bus at 10.08 BST\, and I shall meet that bus at around 10.45 at that stop in Cheam. \nAlternatively\, you can catch the bus a few minutes later at East Croydon\, stop E8 in Dingwall Road. \nWe then walk across Cheam Park to reach the point at which we left-off the LOOP six months ago. (If you don’t mind I’ll meet you at Cheam rather than Croydon\, as it’s easier to get there from where I live.) One could get to Cheam by train\, as long as you get to that bus stop for 10.45 please. \nAny queries\, phone me. DO NOT EMAIL ME AFTER 11.59pm on Friday – I don’t have email ‘on the go’. \nBring your usual supplies\, but there may be one or two cafes and pubs along the way\, and certainly at Kingston. \n  \nYours\, Paul Newbold \nTel. 07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-nonsuch-park-to-kingston/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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SUMMARY:Trip to the Netherlands - postponed until Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are planning on being based in Amsterdam with a visit to Arnhem. \nUnfortunately this trip will not happen when originally planned. Instead we will organise one for Spring 2025 – tulip time? \n\n\n\n🎼When it’s Spring again we’ll bring again . . . 🎵\n\n\n\n\n  \nWatch for announcements of the new dates. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-holland/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Further Afield,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T170000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Walk with Pepys – Stroll 3 - a Night Out! - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Apologies all\, but due to sickness I’ve had to postpone this at short notice. I’ll reschedule.\n\nKen \n\nWe were all so impressed with the Pepys Walk last December that we did a Second Instalment in February. If it’s worth doing\, it’s worth flogging to death\, so here we are for a third go.\n  \n\n\nWhere?\nAgain we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time seeking out the many places he went to for a good night out – of which he was an enthusiast. Again I’ll be your amateur guide\, book in hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will continue to persist in offering their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 3-4 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 4-5 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. As it’s in central London\, there’s plenty of access to public transport if you want to leave the walk early. \nWho was Pepys?\n \nA man who lived through the upheavals of the Civil War\, the execution of Charles I\, the reign of Cromwell and the subsequent restoration of the Monarchy with Charles II. Most significantly for us\, from 1660 to 1669 he wrote a daily diary describing events high and low. He was a man on the rise with connections to politics and royalty\, but determined to enjoy life with visits to taverns and theatres\, domestic life with his French wife\, and furtive dalliances with a variety of disreputable ladies. \nGetting there\nI’ll be catching the 10.15 East Croydon Platform 4 to Victoria. \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 10.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nAt Victoria station from our scheduled arrival time about 10.32\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/gladiators.zooms.sweep\n\n\n\n\nAt the entrance to St James’ Park\, junction of The Mall with Marlborough Road\, where we start the walk\, from our expected arrival time about 10.45-11.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/pool.shrimp.linked\n\n\n\n  \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nFinishing\nWe finish in The Borough\, handy for London Bridge station and a couple of interesting pubs. I’ll be shooting off to see the mighty Palace crush Man U (kickoff 17.00). \nLinks\nPepys’s diary for this day 363 years ago: https://www.pepysdiary.com/ \nGeneral info on Pepys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys \nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n\nWhat3Words\nExplanation is here. You can use the links to find any 3-metre square on earth. For best results\, download the App.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pepys-walk/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T170000
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SUMMARY:"NOW 90!" – our 90th birthday event\, Part 2 – Commemorative 'Ron's Ramble'
DESCRIPTION:Members\, past members and friends of the Club and their guests are invited to join us for an afternoon in the great outdoors to continue our celebration of COPSE’s 90th birthday. \nMore details will appear as planning develops.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-our-90th-birthday-event-part-2-rons-ramble/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T235500
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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SUMMARY:"NOW 90!" - our 90th birthday event\, Part 1 - Party Time!
DESCRIPTION:Members\, past members and friends of the Club and their guests are invited to join us for an evening of dining\, dancing\, presentations and fun to celebrate COPSE’s 90th birthday. \nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nA 3-course meal\nPresentation of Special Awards\nGuest Speaker\nDancing to a ceilidh band with top-notch caller\nStrutting your funky disco stuff too\nIn Croydon’s finest celebration venue\n\n\n\nReservations must be made by 1st September. See Ireen’s emails for full details of the event\, menu choices and how to get your tickets\, or if they haven’t reached you contact her directly: \numpfamily@hotmail.com \n07968  035522 \nGetting There:\n \nThe entrance is on Oakfield Road
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-our-90th-birthday-event-part-1-party-time/
LOCATION:Croydon Masonic Hall
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T170000
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SUMMARY:“NOW 90!” – our 90th birthday\, Kickoff Event – Saturday Afternoon Reception
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is invited to come along for an informal visit during the afternoon to enjoy a chat and catch a little of our club’s history by viewing some of our archive materials.  Sorry I couldn’t give the times sooner but I only gained them late yesterday. \nPlease come upstairs to the Wheeler Room whenever you choose between 1.30pm and 5pm.  The bar\, downstairs\, will be open all day for drinks and you can purchase lunch up to 2pm here’s the menu. \n \nAlso here’s the location map and note that the nearest bus stop is on Hogarth Crescent\, served by many routes from Croydon.  The Oakfield Road entrance to the building is also shown. \n \nPlease note that the driveway to the left goes to a small car park but it’s only available to those for whom I have been able to reserve a place and those people have already been informed.  Other drivers need to use the car park in Stanton Road\, behind the green railings. \n  \n \nImportant: all drivers must remember to register their car numberplates on the touchscreen\, when they enter the building.  This screen is on the left hand wall.  We have been advised that people coming for the afternoon\, leaving and returning by car for the evening\, should enter the details on both arrivals.  If you are coming only as an afternoon visitor\, please vacate the car park by 5.30pm. \nThose of you booked for the evening event: please arrive from 6.45pm to socialize a little with friends and buy drinks before we need to be seated at table by about 7.20pm. \nOur anniversary shindig is now very close!  I look forward to sharing it with many of you. 😊 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-our-90th-birthday-event-part-1-party-time-2/
LOCATION:Croydon Masonic Hall
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240908T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240908T170000
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SUMMARY:Cycle Ride to Olympic Park\, Stratford
DESCRIPTION:Here are details of the Sunday 8th September cycle ride. \n\nIt will be an approximately 35 mile ride to the Olympic park in Stratford.\n\nMeet at 10am outside Boxpark adjacent to E.Croydon station.\n\nRoute:\nCycle route 21 from Addiscombe to Greenwich\, mainly off-road cycle paths.\n\nGreenwich foot tunnel to Island Gardens.\n\nCycle route 1 via Docklands\, Limehouse\, Mile End Park and Victoria Park. Mostly off road cycle paths\, parks and canal towpaths.\n\nRefreshment stop at the cafe by the lake in Victoria Park.\n\nA short ride to the Olympic park where we can spend time cycling around the numerous cycle paths\, see the London Stadium\, ArcelorMittal Orbit\, Velopark and other interesting architecture. Various cafes here also.\n\nReturn to Island Gardens on canal towpaths via the River Lee Navigation and Limehouse Cut. Then route 21 back to Croydon.\n\nOptional stop at Greenwich for refreshments.\n\nAn easy\, flat and mostly off road route.\nDuration about 6 hours. This will be a leisurely ride and all levels of cyclists are welcome.\n\nE-bikes welcome.\n\nPlease be aware that on occasion one or both of the lifts at the Greenwich foot tunnel might be out of service requiring bikes to be carried up the spiral stairs. Keep this in mind if you have a particularly heavy bike. However\, should the foot tunnel lift(s) be broken\, there is an alternative as the Docklands light railway allows full size bikes should anyone wish to use the DLR  to cross the Thames.\n\nThere are various DLR stations near the route should you wish to drop out part way (DLR back to the Elverson Rd stop and adjacent to cycle route 21).\n\n\n\nPlease let me know if you will be joining me so that I can collate numbers.\n\nPeter: 07403808007
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cycle-ride-5/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T180000
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SUMMARY:Repeat Upper Centre leg of "Now 90!" Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is another opportunity to walk the Upper Centre leg of the Green Spaces Challenge Walk. \nThis walk will form part of COPSE’s 90th anniversary Challenge\, overall visiting\, appropriately enough\, a total of 90 of Croydon’s green spaces. On this occasion we’ll focus on those in the Upper Central parts of the Borough. \nFull details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. \nYou don’t have to take on the Challenge though\, you can just come along and enjoy the walk. \nTake your pick of the two options: a full day or a half day. \nThe Full Day \nSun 11 August – “upper centre” – approx. 15 miles across the upper belly/mid-section of Croydon from Addiscombe to Addington\, Shirley\, Lloyd Park\, the town centre and as far west as Waddon Ponds.  See indicative route map below.  Note there is a mid-point / lunch stop where it is convenient to leave / join the walk.  And the afternoon section passes many public transport options if you wish to leave before the end.\nBring plenty of food and drink with you.  There will be limited opportunities to top up but at the mid-point is a Harvester pub – that’s Addington Village.  Where we can pop in for a drink.  Possibly a bite to eat if there’s time – but don’t bank on it!  Towards the end of the walk we pass through the town centre and therefore shops for refreshments top up.  Andy Thompson (“Mapman”) will be leading the walk (I hope to join at the mid-point.)\n\n\n\nThe Morning Section\nFrom Addiscombe Tram Stop to Harvesters Cricketers\, Addington Village \nStart / meet at Addiscombe tram stop at 9am. That’s on the Elmers End / Beckenham Jct branch of the tram.  Note the early start.\n\nThe Afternoon Section\nFrom Harvesters Cricketers\, Addington Village to Duppas Hill. \nWe will be at the Harvesters Cricketers from approximately 1pm and plan to set off  an hour later. This midpoint/lunch point is close to Addington Village (interchange) tramstop. \nEnding\nAfternoon cessation: the afternoon route (and morning to a large extent) passes a number of bus routes and a tram stops so you can leave the walk conveniently before its end.  But please ensure you inform Andy\, the walk leader. \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four three walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 15 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four five six walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July: North\nSunday 11 August: Upper Centre\nWednesday 21 August: repeat of North\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday): Lower Centre\nSunday 1 September: repeat of Upper Centre\nThursday 5 September: repeat of Lower Centre\n\nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-croydon-green-spaces-challenge-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Circular Walk from Blackheath (visiting Greenwich Park)
DESCRIPTION:An interesting day awaits anyone who cares to meet outside the The Bookshop on the Heath\, (a book shop next to Oxfam on Tranquil Vale/ Royal Parade on the edge of Blackheath this Saturday morning at 10am\, (it is situated a short walk up from Blackheath railway station on the edge of the heath on a parade of shops looking out on the edge of the heath near the church). \nYou might choose to go via London Bridge\, if you arrive at London Bridge by 9am you could then catch the 9.11 train from there to Blackheath\, then walk 5 minutes up to the bookshop. Other routes are available. \nWe’ll walk across the heath and into The Royal Greenwich Park which contains deer and items of interest\, fine views and an optional visit inside the Royal Observatory and later return to the railway station after cup of tea time!  The distance will be no more than 4 miles\, returning to Blackheath. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/circular-walk-from-blackheath-visiting-greenwich-park/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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SUMMARY:An Evening at the Proms
DESCRIPTION:This will feature music from Beethoven and new works from a BBC orchestra.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/an-evening-at-the-proms/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T200000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Walk from Norman's Bay to Hastings
DESCRIPTION:We will follow the coastline from Norman’s Bay to Hastings\, a distance of approximately 13km. \nHere follows an outline of what is planned and what you need to do to join me on this walk if you’re interested.\n\nI will be going by train to the coast and will alight at Norman’s Bay which is on the same line that goes on to Hastings. If you would like to join me\, I will be at the front of East Croydon station at 9.45 and we will catch the 10.02 Southern train to Hastings that should be leaving from platform 3. You will need to get a return to Hastings which will allow us to get out at Norman’s Bay and to return from Hastings.  At the moment\, ticket prices with a railcard are showing up on https://uk.trip.com/ at around 18 pounds.\n\nFrom Norman’s Bay\, the plan is to walk along the seafront towards Hastings for a distance of around 9 miles.  The tide will be high but we should be able to pass along the beach. I have done this walk before but the tide was not high at the time. It is mostly flat though we will be walking along shingle for part of the way. If you do not wish to do the whole distance there are options for catching the train prior to getting to Hastings.\n\nWe will be passing through Bexhill on the way where we will stop to visit the De La Warr Pavilion which has three art exhibitions on over the summer. https://www.dlwp.com/.  Food and drink will be available in Bexhill and in Hastings but depending on your personal needs you may need to carry water and additional food.\n\nIf you would like to meet us at Norman’s Bay or elsewhere\, please let me know. The train will be arriving at Norman’s Bay at 11.30. You can contact me on the day by phone. My number is 0750 284 8808.\n\nFingers crossed for good weather on the 4th.\n\nGreg
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/coastal-walk-from-normans-bay-to-hastings/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Sidmouth Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a folk music fan this is your opportunity to attend a week long festival held in beautiful Sidmouth\, Devon in the company of COPSE members! \nRead all about it at https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/about-us/. \nThis year’s full Programme has now been released. Click the picture to appreciate the huge scope and scale of this event. \n \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sidmouth-folk-festival-4/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Further Afield
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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SUMMARY:Evening Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Nothing on at the Hall!\nThe plan is to meet at 6.45pm – 7pm outside East Croydon railway station. \nWalk through Pàrk Hill to Lloyd Park then Coombe Gardens\, the viewpoint\, Heathfield and finish at Coombe Road tram stop for the return to Croydon. Total distance approximately 4 miles. \nIf you are delayed en-route please phone me (07403 808 007). \nNo need to book in now – If it is raining on the day I will wait as plànned and see who turns up. \n  \nPeter
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-stroll-2/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
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SUMMARY:Epping Ongar Railway Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:This involves journeying to Epping to the north west of London at the end of the London Underground Central Line.  There we will find the “Epping Ongar” heritage railway – lots of description at the website https://www.eorailway.co.uk/.\n\n\nSunday 28 July is the last day of their Real Ale and Cider Festival https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-and-cider-festival/.\n\n\nAs well as enjoying steam engines\, old railway stuff\, riding old trains and hanging around delightful stations in picturesque Essex countryside\, you can enjoy the dulcet tones of London’s Transport Choir featuring yours truly. There are food stalls as well as a beer stall at North Weald station.  And beer sold on trains and at Ongar.\n\nTickets\nYou will need a ticket for the Epping Ongar Railway beer and cider festival event.  Get it here: https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-and-cider-festival/.\n\n\nGetting There\nI recommend getting there by public transport.  A bit of a trek maybe but ‘just’ a ride to the end of the Central Line\, transfer to a specially provisioned heritage bus (included in event ticket) for a short ride to North Weald station.  See notes below.  From where trains depart south to the old Epping Forest station (no alighting!) or north to Ongar station.  The route was until the 1980’s part of the London Underground system.  (The heritage trains running now are full size mainline type not old ‘tube trains’.)\n\n\nMore details in the links shared above.\n\nNotes\n\n\nThe Central Line does not directly connect with the heritage railway.  It is necessary to take a (specially provisioned heritage) bus from Epping station.  Suitable bus departures are 10.25 or 10.55.  The journey from Epping LU station to the heritage railway is 10 minutes.\nI intend to be at Epping for the 10.25 bus.  So that means catching the 9.03 Thameslink from East Croydon.  So that in turn means meeting at 8.50.  If you prefer not such an early start\, you could slip these times by half an hour.\nIn order to get the most out of the choir in action\, I think you should arrive at the Epping Ongar railway (North Weald station) by 11.30.  So\, as previously mentioned\, that means the connecting bus from Epping LU station at 10.55.  (Or 10.25 earlier\, which will enable you to do a quick trip from North Weald to Epping Forest and back by 11.30.)\nAllow 1 hour and 20 minutes East Croydon to Epping LU station.\nConfused?  Even more detail on heritage train timetable and connecting heritage bus timetable here: https://www.eorailway.co.uk/visit/date/28-07-2024/\nStill confused?  Just meet me at East Croydon ticket hall at 8.50am sharp.\nWe travel to London Bridge first.  Walk across to Bank underground station (or tube it if feeling lazy / pressed for time) and pick up the Central Line.\nWe depart Epping around 5pm for return home.\nI will be able to inform you where and when the choir are performing nearer the time – preferably share with you during the journey there if you make the early start.\n\n\n\n\n\nCheers!\nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/epping-ongar-railway-beer-festival/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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SUMMARY:Ruskin House Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:An annual festival featuring folk and blues music\, with food stalls and licensed bars. COPSE members will be in attendance and will be hosting a stall there.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ruskin-house-garden-party-3/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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UID:5556-1721556000-1721581200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Visitors' Cycle Ride and Walk
DESCRIPTION:John will be leading the cycle ride and Ken the walk. \nBoth walkers and cyclists will start by meeting near the War Memorial\, outside Croydon Central Library on Katharine Street. \n Meet from 11.15am for departure at 11.30am \nWalkers will enjoy “A Wander Along the Wandle” (about 5 miles total)\, starting by tram from George Street to the Wandle Park stop and then enjoying parklands and ponds\, with their history to explore. \nCyclists will enjoy “A Wheeling Along the Wandle” (12 to 14 miles total)\, cycling from Croydon and making visits to Merton Abbey Priory Museum and Wandle Industrial Museum. \nThere will be lunchtime refreshment stops for both groups but you could also choose to bring a packed lunch and drinks with you. \nBoth walkers and cyclists will meet again about 5pm in Carshalton for an optional pub visit to end the afternoon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-cycle-ride-and-walk/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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SUMMARY:"Now 90!" Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk / Great North Wood Walk: North
DESCRIPTION:This walk will form part of COPSE’s 90th anniversary Challenge\, overall visiting\, appropriately enough\, a total of 90 of Croydon’s green spaces. On this occasion we’ll focus on the northern parts of the borough. \nFul details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. \nYou don’t have to take on the Challenge though\, you can just come aong and enjoy the walk. \nTake your pick of the two options: a full day or a half day. \nThe Full Day covers 14 miles and will visit 32 green spaces\, combining the morning and afternoon sections. \n\nThe Morning Section\n7.5 miles\, 17 green spaces. \nMeet 9.15am at East Croydon tram stop. \nW3W: https://w3w.co/making.gravy.point \n\nThe Afternoon Section\n6.5 miles\, 15 green spaces\, joining up with those continuing from the morning walk. \nMeet 1.30pm outside Woodland Café\,\n1451 London Road\nNorbury\nSW16 4AQ. \nW3W: https://w3w.co/risky.force.trails \n200 yards from Norbury station\, buses 50\, 255 and 109 pass by. \n(Attendees can come to Woodland Café or adjacent Affogato Café from 12.30; and phone Andrew on 07985 936953 / check WhatsApp twilight zone group.) \nEnding\nThe walk ends on Whitehorse Lane.  From where buses run to Croydon Town centre.  Or\, continue to Julie’s via two bus stops or ½ mile walk. \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 13 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July\nSunday 11 August\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday)\nSunday 1 September.\n\nWe hope to repeat some or all of the walks during the week to enable as many as possible to participate. \nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-croydon-green-spaces-challenge-walk-great-north-wood-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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SUMMARY:Streatham Stroll
DESCRIPTION:NOTE this is Plan B. The original Beckenham and Kelsey Park stroll has been affected by a tram strike\, so Keith has come up  with an attractive alternative.  \nLater update: the tram strike has been called off\, but we’re sticking to the Streatham Stroll. \nMeet at Streatham Station (not Streatham Common or Streatham Hill!) at 7pm for a 7.15 start\, then an easy evening circular amble of about 3 miles to and through the greenery of Streatham Common and The Rookery. \nThere are opportunities for tea stops\, and we’ll finish about 9 at The Bull pub\, where food is an option. \nGetting There\nStreatham Station is on Streatham High Road\, Streatham\, London\, SW16 6HP. There are half-hourly trains from East Croydon (amongst other places)\, and it’s also on bus routes 60\, 159\, 133 and P13.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/beckenham-kelsey-park-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
CREATED:20240624T235433Z
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UID:5569-1720343700-1720371600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gomshall/Abinger Circular Walk
DESCRIPTION:An 8 mile walk in the Surrey countryside\, on woodland paths and quiet country lanes\, with an optional pub stop at the finish. \nSome rough ground and possible mud\, so boots advised. \nGetting there\nMeet at East Croydon Station\, 9.15 for 9.25 train. \nOther ways of joining us: \n\nat Redhill Station for the 10.10 train to Gomshall\nat Gomshall Station at 10.30 to start the walk
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/country-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
CREATED:20240621T160706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T141314Z
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SUMMARY:Camping Trip in Cornwall
DESCRIPTION:We will be at Sandparks Campsite\, Widemouth Bay\, Cornwall – just down the coast from Bude.  The campsite doesn’t have its own website\, but you see details on Pitchup.com or ukcampsite.co.uk .  The cost is £15 pppn\, electric hookup is £8 per night.  We can all camp together.\n\nThere is a pub and chip shop close by\, as is the beach.\n\nPublic transport option is train to Okehampton then bus to Bude.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/camping-trip-in-cornwall/
CATEGORIES:Camping,Further Afield,Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
CREATED:20240325T220559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T113155Z
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SUMMARY:3 Rivers Cycle Ride
DESCRIPTION:Meet Croydon Minster 9.30am. https://w3w.co/sheet.stop.fits \nJoin the Wandle Trail. \nI had planned to go to the Wandle Industrial Museum just off the Wandle Trail but this does not open\, I found out\, until 2pm. But good news: Merton Abbey Priory\, which was due to be closed until August\, opens again this weekend and does contain\, along with the history of the Priory\, the industrial history of the Wandle. \nCoffee break at Watermill Cafe Merton Abbey Mills. \nCycle on to River Thames via Wandle Trail. \nCross over the Thames to the North Bank\, cycle lanes from Chelsea Bridge to Greenwich\, cross to South Bank at London Bridge. \nStop at Servewell Cafe Bermondsey\, Close to the cafe there is a large stainless steel sculpture of a cyclist and an opportunity for a group photo\, then onwards to the Waterfront at Greenwich. \nJoin Waterlink Trail to South Norwood\, another cafe stop near Ladywell Park \nDistance approx 40 miles\, ebikes welcome. \nJohn Eden eden.john1949@gmail.com \n07528299972.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/3-rivers-cycle-ride/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
CREATED:20240515T102906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T213020Z
UID:5460-1719514800-1719525600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Local Restaurant Evening Meal
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, 27th June.\nTime: 7.00pm.\nVenue: “Noto” (previously known as “Aqua”)\, 33 – 35 South End.\n(Walking towards Croydon from our old watering hole\, “The Skylark”\, the restaurant is just a little further along\, on the right.)\nCuisine: “Mediterranean”\, with a bias to Greek and Italian.  A new menu will be in place prior to our visit but the variety should be similar to the present one.\n\nI am told several COPSE Members have happily eaten there in the past.  I was there recently with a friend.  Food was good and service was friendly and efficient.  We shall have a separate room for our use and I hope to have the tables arranged conference-style (depending on our numbers) so that we are not just in a long straight line.\n\nPlease let me know\, if you would like to go on the dining list.\n\nRegards\,\n\nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-restaurant-evening-meal/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
CREATED:20240325T221121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T235505Z
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SUMMARY:Day Trip to Lewes
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in my walk on saturday (22nd) around Lewes. this\nis the plan =>\n\nfrom 9.15am meet at EC stn to buy tickets => 9.40am direct train to Lewes\n(trains are half hourly\,so if anyone’s late they can give me a call to find\nout where we are)\n\nreturn ticket price from zone 6 with a senior railcard are  £17.10\n\nfirst of all\, we’ll go to the information centre when you can decide whether\nto stay with me for a leisurely walk around this historic Sussex market town or “do your own thing”.\n\nplaces of interest include\n—————————————-\n1) lewes castle + museum(£10/£9 entry)\n2) anne of cleves house museum (£6.60/£6 entry)\n3) “the john harvey tavern” (alongside  the river ouse) + their brewery shop\n4) lewes railway land nature local nature reserve\n5) lots of “quaint” shops\, cafes\, pubs (but sadly no wetherspoons !!)\n+ restaurants  mostly along the high street which crosses the river ouse\n\nif you have any queries\, please let me know.\n\nkeith southam\nkeithsoutham@yahoo.co.uk\nmobile/text = 07749 515486
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/day-trip-to-a-sussex-market-town/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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SUMMARY:Woolwich Dockyards Walk
DESCRIPTION:I will be leading a walk on Sunday 16th June to Woolwich Dockyard. \nWe will meet at East Croydon station at 9.50 to catch the 10:03 East Croydon (platform 4) Thameslink towards Bedford which arrives 10:20 London Bridge. Then we catch the 10:31 from London Bridge (platform 1) to Woolwich Dockyard arriving at 10.50. \nIf you wish to meet at London Bridge or Woolwich Dockyard please let me know. \nI aim that we visit both Woolwich Dockyard and the Woolwich Arsenal during the walk which will take around 4 hours and about 8 km (5 miles). \nIt will be along paved areas and through parks so light walking shoes are fine. \nFor added excitement I am planning that we sail on the Woolwich Ferry to North Woolwich and return via the foot tunnel. \nWe will end up at the Great Harry\, the Wetherspoons pub in Woolwich\, for a late lunch at about 3 pm -so you might like to bring a sandwich to keep you going. \nWe will return from Woolwich Arsenal station to London Bridge\, and then to East Croydon station. \nLet me know if you are going to come along and look forward to seeing you on Sunday 16th! \nCheers \nAndy Thompson \n07751182930 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/woolwich-dockyards-walk/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T224917Z
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SUMMARY:Dorking - Day of Dance; Reigate Summer Festival - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Any COPSErs who come down to Dorking can gather to watch some colourful and energetic dancing\, wander around the quite pleasant town together\, locating a few of the local pubs\, share a lunch break in one of those –  or choose between the many coffee shops and other eateries.\n\nI leave individuals to work out their own transport arrangements (at present\, I am still in Berlin!) but I shall be travelling to Dorking by car.\n\nI suggest those wanting to enjoy the mass dance display at the start\, head for arrival at the Dorking Halls by 10.30am.  I aim to be there by then and shall be looking for some of you!\n\nTo conclude the day out\, please continue to the bottom of this message to see input from Margaret\, with her invitation to transfer eastwards to Reigate for the evening.\n\nHopefully\, phone signals will be good in Dorking town and any of you can reach me on my mobile\, as the daytime progresses.\n\nRegards\,\n\nIreen Best 07968 035522\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIreen and I are joining forces to offer an evening of music in Reigate to complement your Day of Dance in Dorking. It is very easy to get to Reigate from Dorking by train or bus. \n \nReigate Summer Festival: Home – Reigate Summer Festival is a new event for this year celebrating  various local arts groups.\n \nI will be there to promote Renewed Hope\, one of the three charities being supported by the festival:Reigate Summer Festival 2024 – GiveWheel.\n \nI suggest meeting at the Market Stores pub from 18:00 to discover what is on:\nSchedule – Reigate Summer Festival. The pub is very close to the main music venue\, the Tunnel Stage. We could also find somewhere to eat\, but it would be good to book this in advance.\n\nRegards\n \nMargaret
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/dorking-day-of-dance/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
CREATED:20240604T110536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T110743Z
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SUMMARY:Walk: Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common.
DESCRIPTION:This walk will take us across Richmond Park  to Wimbledon Common\, the windmill and Cannizaro Park. A quite easy walk of about 10km. \nSo meet at East Croydon by 9.05 for the 9.19 train to Clapham Junction\, changing there for the 9.43 to Richmond (all within the Oyster pass zone). \nYou can bring a packed lunch\, but there will be many refreshment cafes etc en route. \nFrom Wimbledon village there is a bus down to the station for the tram back to Croydon (or train via Clapham Junction). \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-richmond-park-and-wimbledon-common/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T233000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
CREATED:20240212T183836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T185824Z
UID:5237-1717660800-1718321400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trip to Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Update 29th May\nNearly time to go! We currently have 14 intrepid travellers who have booked travel and accommodation. Some are going by train\, some flying from either Gatwick or London City\, and several different places to stay have been booked. \nYou can join us right up to the last minute if you can get the bookings – let me know if you have a sudden craving for currywurst in its native habitat and I can let you know everybody’s plans. \nKen \n\nHere’s a date for your diary: \nWe’re going to Berlin!\nIreen and I are going for a week\, travelling out on Thursday 6th June and back on Thursday 13th. Please join us for all or part of that time. \nWhy Berlin?\nBerlin is a fascinating city and well worth your time. There’s plenty to see and do – historic sites\, museums\, art galleries\, boat trips\, and\, of course\, tremendous nightlife for us youngsters. Not to mention the currywurst. Public transport is excellent and cheap\, though it’s also very walkable and even cyclable\, being mostly flat. \nThere will be a mixture of group\, small group and individual activities\, to be driven by the interests of those going. \nTravel\nAt this point the only arrangement made is our travel. We’re going by train\, which turns out to be one of the more expensive options – Eurostar St Pancras-Brussels\, then Brussels-Cologne-Berlin. Other travel options include bus and plane –  a good reference for travel options is Rome2Rio. As far as my research goes\, weekend travel is the most expensive\, while Thursday less so. \nAccommodation\nTo be arranged. \nIreen and I have made our own arrangements\, with my sister who lives there – very centrally\, near the Cathedral. For the rest of you\, there are many hostels to choose from\, and of course hotels\, AirBnB etc to consider. \nWhat Now?\nPlease let me know if you’re interested in this trip so we can gauge the demand for accommodation etc. More plans will be made! \n  \nKen
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Social,Walking,Weekend Away
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T213000
DTSTAMP:20260523T120513
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SUMMARY:Ceilidh / Barn dance at Beddington village hall
DESCRIPTION:An invite for fellow Copsers to put their best (two left) feet forward….\n\nI will be going to the Ceilidh / Barn dance at Beddington village hall this Saturday 1st June if any members are interested in joining me.\n\nDetails:\n\nDate: Saturday 1st June 2024.\n\nVenue Beddington village hall CR04TA\n\nDoors open at 7pm.\n\nDance from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.\n\nCost: £7.00 (cash) on the door.\n\nLive music from the Wandle Ceilidh band.\n\nPeople can bring their own drinks and glasses.\n\nNo experience required. In fact this will be my first barn dance.\n\nTravel plans:\n\nMeet at West Croydon Bus station at 6.30pm latest. This will allow time to catch the 18.36 410 bus to Croydon Rd/Plough lane followed by a short 0.3 mile walk to the hall. Return travel via the same route.\n\nFor anyone wishing to drive there is very limited parking at the halls\, possibly some limited parking in nearby side roads.\n\nI notice that there is a pub nearby (The Harvest Home)\, perhaps we can go there afterwards.\n\n\nMy mobile: 07403 808 007
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ceilidh-barn-dance-at-beddington-village-hall/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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UID:5496-1717239600-1717257600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:"Go Green ! Go Exploring!"
DESCRIPTION:Croydon Green Spaces Open Day\n \nCome along to Croydon’s Central Library in Katharine Street to chat to some of our Club Members about COPSE. \nWe are an invited stallholder at “Go Green! Go Exploring! Green Spaces Open Day”\, taking place at the library this Saturday between 11am and 4pm. We often spend time in various of Croydon’s lovely parklands so find out how you could share these visits with us. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/go-green-go-exploring/
LOCATION:Croydon Central Library\, Katharine Street\, Croydon
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events,Social
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